Arizona isn't among the most educated states in the country, but it's far from the least. WalletHub ranks the state 34th overall, and 5th among the 15 Sunbelt states.
About 8 in 10 Arizona students finish high school in four years. In higher education, ASU ranks 117th nationally and the University of Arizona follows at 127th.
In Arizona, 34% of residents hold a college degree, and the median household income is just over $81,000 a year. Both figures land the state squarely in the middle nationally.
The job market offers a cautionary signal. Since 2021, STEM jobs in Arizona have grown about 4%, while hotel and restaurant jobs are up 26% in the same period. That employment mix could make it harder for Arizona to move the needle on education rankings long-term.
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